Press Release

7th Ruslan Food & Beverage and Hospitality (FBH) Exhibition

7th November - 10th November 2019

Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

September 13th, 2018

The 6th Ruslan Food & Beverage and Hospitality (FBH) Exhibition 2018 organized by House of Rajkarnicar, from 29th September – 01st October 2018 (13-15 Ashoj 2075) at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu is focused exclusively on food, beverage & hospitality, the only of its kind in Nepal in recognition of the tremendous growth in the sector. While food and beverage has become big revenue source and profit centers for the hotels and restaurants, “party-palaces” have mushroomed beyond anyone’s expectations in the last ten years. Likewise, take-away food outlets, street food vendors and grocery stores have popped up in every neighborhood and markets in large numbers.

FBH 2018 has forged partnerships with HO­TREMAI and ARCHII both of which are making their debut this year. Likewise, the Silver Moun­tain School of Hotel Management, one of the best hotel management college in Nepal, shall organize and manage the special events as the Event Partner. Last but not least, the event is endorsed by Hotel Association Nepal, Restaurant and Bar Association of Nepal, Eva- Nepal and Chef Association Nepal.

FBH 2018 expects to attract about 30,000 to 40,000 visitors out of which FBH 2018 expect about 12,000 business visitors. FBH 2018 hopes to attract Hoteliers, Restaurant Owners and Managers, Clubs and Bar/Pub Owners and Managers, Party-palace Owners and Managers, Canteen Operators: Schools, Colleges, Hostels and Hospitals, Caterers, Chefs, Bartenders, Super-markets and Grocery Store Owners and Managers, Bakeries, Snacks and Processed Food Manufacturers, Agro Processing Manufacturers, Tent Houses and General Consumers. While the event is primarily a business-to-business event, consumers are expected to visit in great numbers.

As a visitor, you will encounter a wider selection of products, services, producers and suppliers ……..the exhibitor’s pool is 25% more than last year’s number. The 6th Ruslan Food & Beverage and Hospitality (FBH) Exhibition 2018 will host about a 5000 products and services, 200 companies, 141booths over 1720 sq. meters. FBH 2018 will also feature 7 interactive live special events over the course of 3 days.

Special events include Sneak Preview Mocktail Reception, Retailers Mimosa Breakfast Reception, Lavazza Best Barista Contest, Monin Best Bartender Contest, and Master Chef Challenge. Besides, many exhibitors such Vijay Distillery will be running promotional schemes during the exhibition. Finally, the event is a great occasion to try and taste new foods and drinks coming into holiday grocery markets. So, there is plenty for visitors to observe, interact, participate, make new contacts and acquire information.

FBH 2018 shall cover all necessary advertisements and promotions …… all major daily newspapers, hospitality magazine, Facebook, TV scrollers, email campaigns, SMS messages as well as hard-copy invitations. Most importantly, FBH 2018 has a robust social media campaign, a vigorous public relations drive and an intensive direct marketing. FBH 2018 will be hosting a Sneak Preview Mocktail Reception and Retailers Mimosa Breakfast Reception which will invite 2000 key decision-makers in the hospitality sector. PR teams visit potential business visitors to persuade their visits. Furthermore, FBH 2018 shall host business buyers with free charter coaches from Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini. Likewise, shuttle bus service from Nagarkot, Dhulikhel and Thamel will be provided for business visitors. In Kathmandu, limousines service shall be organized for big hoteliers, restaurateurs and retailers.

The 6th Ruslan Food & Beverage and Hospitality (FBH) Exhibition 2018 hopes to clearly define and demonstrate the power of live marketing. The exhibition has proven to be a kick-off to the forthcoming food and beverage season – Dashain, Tihar, Chath, Christmas, Lhochhar, New Year and weddings!